Environmental Audit Committee Report: Government Response

HL Deb 27 May 2002 vol 635 cc130-1WA

Baroness Gale

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they will publish their responses to the Environmental Audit Committee's first report of Session 2001–02, Departmental Responsibilities for Sustainable Development. [HL4493]

Lord Whitty

We are pleased to announce that on Friday 24 May we laid copies of the Government's response to the Environmental Audit Committee's first report of the 2001–02 Session,Departmental Responsibilities for Sustainable Development. Copies are available in the Library of the House.

The Government's response sets out progress on sustainable development following the general election in 2001. We strongly believe that the creation of DEFRA has produced a department which is better equipped to champion sustainable development and ensure that sustainable development continues to be a priority for the Government.